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Education
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Emily Karechio

Business Development Specialist

Summary

Seasoned lead trainer and business development expert with over 19 years of experience in Africa. Expertise in developing, implementing, and managing high-impact programs funded by major global entities such as the World Bank, UN, and multinationals. Consistently recognized for innovative contributions, including being a finalist for the CFC Stanbic Bank "Rising Star 2015" and a 2014 Cordes Fellow. Received multiple awards for advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Top Level Management
1 2016 - Current
  • Develop and implement the company's overall strategy and long-term vision.
  • Lead business development initiatives and explore growth opportunities.
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Optimize financial resources to drive profitability and growth.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

Consultancy: National Coordinator

MasterCard Foundation and Equity Group Foundation
1 2022 - 1 2023

Entrepreneurship Project

  • Recruited Project Team; National Office Team, County Coordinators, Mentors & Trainers
  • Facilitated and conducted Refresher training of County Coordinators, Mentors & Trainers
  • Successfully managed 12 County Coordinators and 160 Mentors & Trainers across the country
  • Successfully coordinated service of business development of 2,286 SMEs
  • Supported in monitoring and evaluation of the program

Consultancy: Lead Trainer

World Bank & Kenyan Government
01.2018 - 01.2021

Economic Empowerment

  • Designed and developed programs' curriculum, trainers' manuals, trainees' manuals and training materials
  • Facilitated and conducted Training of Trainers (TOT) programs
  • Successfully managed 20 Centre Managers and 220 T rainers across the country
  • Successfully managed to train and impact 7, 878 youth


Consultancy: Performance Management

Centre for Strategic Development
1 2017 - 05.2019
  • Designed and ran career support programs resulting in a 20% improvement in employee engagement.
  • Managed performance systems across the organization, linking employee performance to productivity programs, which boosted overall productivity by 18%.
  • Introduced quality improvement and change management initiatives, leading to a 22% increase in operational efficiency.

Consultancy: Organizational Development

WWF – Kenya
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Improved HR practices led to a 20% increase in employee satisfaction and engagement scores within one year
  • Strategic recruitment reduced hiring time by 15%, and the implementation of career development plans increased internal promotions by 25%.
  • The new HR strategy and performance management system resulted in a 30% improvement in goal alignment and a 10% increase in overall employee productivity.


Consultancy: Gender Mainstreaming

County Government Taita Taveta & UNDP
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated relationships between County Executive and Assembly in the Gender Mainstreaming Programme
  • Reviewed County Policies in relation to Gender issues.
  • Trained County Executive and Members of County Assembly on Gender
  • Supported nomination of Gender Champions to cascade Gender issues to others
  • Coordinated the overall Programme work plan development and implementation



Consultancy: Team Leader: Women Empowerment

County Government of Vihiga & UNDP
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided technical support in the drafting of County Integrated Development Plans
  • Identified opportunities for capacity building of partners and facilitated technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.
  • Coordinated and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities
  • Identified women groups and offered them entrepreneurship training

Founder & Executive Director

Muthaa Community Development Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Leadership and Vision: Inspired and managed a team of 70 to achieve the foundation's goals.
  • Fundraising: Raised USD$ 1,153,846 to support various programs, significantly increasing the foundation's budget.
  • Partnerships: Formed strategic partnerships that expanded the foundation's impact by 60%.
  • Program Impact: Successfully implemented 12 programs that directly benefited 23,000 individuals or communities.
  • Achieved measurable improvements in education, WASH and healthcare, within the community.

Action Partner

Oxfam International
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • As an Action Partner, represented the Kenyan Youth to a Global Kaleidoscope in Sydney Australia
  • Advocated issues of Sexual and Reproductive Health among the youth and Women
  • Developed strong partnerships and collaborative relationships with line ministries, INGOs, civil society and faith-based organizations.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Strathmore University Business School, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2001 -

MBA - EMBA – Pan African

University of Navarra - IESE Business School
Spain
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

Kimmage Development Studies Centre
Ireland
04.2001 -

Skills

Certified Lead Trainer

Business Process Mapping

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Psychometric Practitioner

Adaptability and Flexibility

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Excellent Communication

Analytical Skills

Digital Skills

Awards & Recognition

  • 2015: CFC Stanbic Rising Star Finalist
  • 2014: Cordes Fellow
  • 2014: MDGs currently SGDs
  • 2007: Kenya OXFAM Action Partner
  • 2006: Kenyan Representative -UNESCO Youth Forum

Timeline

Consultancy: Lead Trainer

World Bank & Kenyan Government
01.2018 - 01.2021

Consultancy: Organizational Development

WWF – Kenya
01.2018 - 01.2019

Consultancy: Gender Mainstreaming

County Government Taita Taveta & UNDP
01.2018 - 01.2019

Consultancy: Team Leader: Women Empowerment

County Government of Vihiga & UNDP
01.2016 - 01.2017

Founder & Executive Director

Muthaa Community Development Foundation
01.2009 - 01.2015

Action Partner

Oxfam International
01.2007 - 01.2010

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Strathmore University Business School, Kenya
04.2001 -

MBA - EMBA – Pan African

University of Navarra - IESE Business School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

Kimmage Development Studies Centre
04.2001 -

Managing Director

Top Level Management
1 2016 - Current

Consultancy: National Coordinator

MasterCard Foundation and Equity Group Foundation
1 2022 - 1 2023

Consultancy: Performance Management

Centre for Strategic Development
1 2017 - 05.2019
Emily KarechioBusiness Development Specialist